EP. 24 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - Impact of COVID-19 on Food Safety Risks, Recalls & Warnings Emerging Trends in Food Safety Recalls

When the pandemic hit last year, restaurants closed, manufacturers raced to implement new protective measures and grocery stores struggled to keep their shelves stocked. A significant shift has occurred in the national food safety system that affects the safety, quality and number of food-related recalls. Interestingly, food recalls have decreased during the pandemic but experts aren’t sure which of a variety of possible factors is behind the drop in numbers. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced government regulators, consumers and manufacturers - the Safety Triad - to operate in one of the most turbulent and uncertain times in modern history. The pandemic upended food supplies and the entire food industry. We need to study the statistics with a clear vision to understand whether fewer food recalls equates to safer products. The critical question is whether pandemic disruptions allowed potential risks to slip through the cracks. This episode of EXPOSED! examines food safety and government product recalls. For further information, visit my website goldhaber.com and get your copy of my bestselling non-fiction book MURDER, INC. at murderincbook.com. And remember, the more informed you are, the safer you'll be! EXPOSED! Produced by David Alan Kogut - www.yourstarequity.com